ABOUT US
OSA President / School Headteacher
The OSA has always been chaired by the current headteacher. At present that is Helen McVicar. Mrs McVicar has been with the school since the early 2000’s when she joined as a Biology teacher.
OSA Chair and CO-Chair
Currently the OSA has 2 old student co-chairs in place for the association. These are Jayne Marshall and Lawrie Evans.
Prof. Jayne Marshall was in DeRhodes and left Netherthorpe in 1977. Jayne is a Foundation Professor of Midwifery and Lead Midwife for Education at the University of Leicester. Jayne is also the chair and an educator member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), Regional Professional Committee (RPC) for Europe and President of the Nottingham Branch of the Royal College of Midwives since 2018.
Lawrie Evans was in DeRhodes and left Netherthorpe in 1978. Lawrie is the proprietor of the Speedwell Inn in Lowgates, Staveley.
Treasurer
Steve Shaw was in Sitwell and left Netherthorpe in 1988. Steve joined the OSA whilst still at Netherthorpe and in the debating society at school. Steve studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Sheffield, and still works within that field today.
Chris Hadley left Netherthorpe in 1979. She studied a History/Geography Degreee, and went on to complete a PGCE and MA in applied social studies. Chris went into social work, but medically retired in 2016.
Ryan Smith
Ryan was in Frechville and left Netherthorpe in 2007.
Head Prefects
The treasurer for the OSA at present is Steve Shaw. Steve also steps in to chair for meetings when the need calls for it.
Secretary
With the ever-changing role the internet and social media has on our lives the new role of social-media secretary was created. Mehr Nigar has kindly offered to step into this role. Mehr was in DeRhodes and left Netherthorpe in 2013. She is currently studying for her Masters.
Netherthorpe OSA Committee.
Our long standing secratary Sheila Morris had to step down as secratary in 2021 due to illness, and since then Linda Lawrence and Chris Shaw have been taking on the majority of this role. A new member of the commitee, Annie White has offered to take on this role. We want to thank Sheila, for her many invaluable years of service to the OSA, and also thank Linda and Chris for stepping in for the interim.
Annie White (Neé Burgin) was in DeRhodes and at Netherhtorpe from 1998-2006. After leaving Netherthorpe, Annie studied at Huddersfield Technical College and Nottingham Trent University in the field of Zoo Biology.
Social Media Secretary
Our committee changes freqently as it is a voluntary run position. However our current committee members would like to introduce themselves to you, and tell you a little about themselves and what they have been upto since leaving Netherthorpe.
Chris Shaw
Chris did not attend Netherthorpe. Chris married Steve Shaw our Treasurer 21 years ago, and has attended OSA meetings throughout that time. Chris joined the OSA committee approximately 7 years ago.
The currrent head prefects at Netherthorpe have expectations to participate in OSA events when applicable.
Nigel Sternberg
Nigel was in DeRhodes and left Netherthorpe in 1973. He then obtained First class honours Jurisprudence at Oriel College Oxford.
Nigel is a trustee for CLT.
Zoe Reed (Neé Smith)
Zoe was in Frechville and left Netherthorpe in 2005.
Programme Secretary
This role is newly taken up by Chris Hadley. Chris has offered to start producing our ‘Afar & Asunder’ for us again, so please keep an eye out for the 2024 copy!
Committee Members
Linda Lawrence (Neé Cavander)
Linda was in Frechville and left Netherthorpe in 1971. She then wen to Bedford College, London University to complete a Mathmatics Degree before completing a PGCE at the University of Leicester.
Chris & Vicky Townsend
Chris Townsend was a teacher and Deputy Heateacher at Netherthorpe for 39 years, leaving in 2011. Both Chris and Vicky have always played active roles with the OSA, and joined the committee early on, ensuring there was a good communication link with the school.